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Good news, the engine oil pressure is beautiful. Falls right into spec using a testing gauge. The gauge cluster test worked as well. Now to chase the wires and figure out where the short is.

Beauty ride! If you choose to go with LED headlights in the future, may I suggest these? Plug and play, bright and they can easily be aimed to avoid blinding everyone else. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074LT5B1M?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_4 I would also suggest you avoid...

Still working on this beast, but progress has turned into a crawl. Life keeps getting in the way. Reminds me... “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal.” ― Paulo Coelho So I've been flirting with my demise by diving into routine, obligations and adulting in general...

Baby steps... Front axle is finally about 75% done. Replacing the suspension hardware, and installing new CV axle shafts CV on a XJ by Tim, on Flickr The TJ got to run steelies first... Finally rid of those spacer/adaptors. They never really gave me much issues, other than being in the...

I was annoyingly reminded that the XJ is taking way to long to get it back up and running. Facebook sent me a pic from 2 years ago with the front axle out. Well, it's still out, but at least this time when it goes back in, it'll be fully rebuilt, locked and ready to go. In the meantime, it's...

I pulled the winch off the TJ to be installed back onto the XJ in the future. And reconfigured it to an earlier stage, at my daughter's request. Spot back to it's old configuration, all part of selling it. by Tim, on Flickr Good protection from deer or whatever might jump out at her. Got the...

No one likes bad news... But timing couldn't have been better. My buddy who's rebuilding the XJ axles sent me this in a text Bad news... by Tim, on Flickr A bearing spun on the carrier, and one of the pinion bearings was shot. Good thing it was caught during a rebuild. Ordered a few new...

Ventured off into the wild with a small group of friends on Saturday after our local Rigs & Coffee event hosted by Go-Treads. It was a gorgeous spring day, although the flint hills were full of several off highway events, including a foot race, bike race and a sxs poker run based on beer. My...

Here we go again, hovering to work on axles. This time they're getting full rebuild with a locker added to the front. Hovering again by Tim, on Flickr Built a thirst aid kit for travel. The bright color makes it easy to find in the dark, or before I make the switch from glasses to contacts...

Years ago, I built up a 1978 CJ5 into a relative capable and simple rock crawler. AMC 304v8, Ford T18 4 speed, twin sticked D300 T-case, front Chevy D44hd, rear Chevy 14 Bolt, spooled w/ disc brakes, running 4.56 gears & HMMWV dual bead locks. Suspension was leaves on all 4 corners, rears were...

A bad day of camping is better than a good day at work... the 4 day trip got trimmed down to an overnighter due to mechanical issues with one of our rigs. (not mine) Diesel heater and the TJ worked like a charm. If you're in Missouri, be sure to make your way to Midwest Adventure Outfitters...

Accessories...Little things that make an experience a bit more enjoyable. In preparation for a 4 day trip into the exciting back roads of Missouri and Kansas, I put together a diesel heater in a box. Plenty of documentation on how to do this permeating the interweb. My version is similar to...

The new lights are amazing and super bright, even with the amber cover on them I was able to blind my boss this morning when I was showing them off (hehe). The more attentive of you probably noticed the antenna interference on both sides.. On the radio side, I simply installed a 7" rubberized...

Exploration and Jeep stuff is what happens when life stops getting in the way. I carved out a cool afternoon to install a birthday gift. Snazzy lights by Tim, on Flickr Illuminations... by Tim, on Flickr Winter camping coming up next month. Might squeeze in a local weekend between.

Great video and what an exciting trip. Even better that the family is with you. Safe travels and thanks for sharing your experiences!